QUALIFICATIONS: Kentucky teaching certificate
JOB GOAL: To motivate each pupil to develop competencies, knowledge, and skills in aurally comprehending, speaking, reading, and writing a forgeign language, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to interpret to pupils the culture of the countries where foreign language is spoken; to discover and develop special talents of pupils in foreign language communication.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaches skills and knowledge in foreign language instruction to secondary pupils, utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities. Modern foreign language teachers (French, German, Spanish) teach aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Latin teachers concentrate primarily on the study of syntax, morphology, and vocabulary, with emphasis on reading and translation of classical literature.
2. Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
3. Develops lesson plans and supplementary materials compatible with the basic instructional philosophy.
4. Provides learning experiences which develop the basic communication skills, utilizing tape recorders and other electronic equipment as appropriate.
5. Provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
6. Instructs pupils in the safe operation of electronic equipment used in language instruction. Makes minor adjustments and requests repairs as required.
7. Develops pupil understanding and appreciation of culture of countries where the studied language is spoken.
8. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
9. Evaluates each puil's progress in aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing the foreign language in relationship to the level being taught.
10. Selects and requistions books, instructional aids, and instructional supplies; maintains required inventory records.
11. Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
12. Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
13. Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
14. Participates in curriculum and other development programs.
15. Partiicpates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
16. Maintains professional competence through professional development activities provided by the district, and in self-selected professional growth activities, such as foreign language wrokshops and conferences.
17. Performs such other job-related tasks as may be requested by immediate supervisor.